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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh kWh (EPA is now using $0.13 For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh mp and a fuel price of $2.35 kWh to $0.46/kWh

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ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. seconds: 0-60 mph 207-mile driving range ( EPA measurement) Plus City Edition Dual 150 kW motors producing 402 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 miles per hour maximum top speed 5.5

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads.

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FedEx Converts 92 Delivery Trucks to Hybrids, Expanding Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50%

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In converting the standard delivery vehicles, the powertrain equipment, including the engine, transmission, fuel tank and drive shaft, were replaced with a Cummins 6.7L ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco?

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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A series of presentations at the SAE 2009 Hybrid Vehicle Technology Symposium held in San Diego (11-12 February) sketched a mixed outlook for mainstream consumer—i.e., The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.” Steven Plotkin.

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